Ford Green Gem Pearl Metallic (W6/M7296) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This shade is a chameleon that defines the modern Ford truck aesthetic. It behaves like a deep, dark forest green that often masquerades as black until the light hits it directly. Since your F-Series or Expedition has likely spent time in the sun, you have seen those emerald pearls wake up under the glare. For owners of a Transit or Econoline, this color is a practical ally because the dark base hides road film and grime better than a flat black. It is a sophisticated choice for a workhorse, offering a depth that standard solid colors cannot match.

Technical Details

You are working with a pearl metallic finish, which means the paint contains tiny flakes of mica and metal designed to reflect light at different angles. This depth is great for hiding small surface scratches, but it makes the repair process sensitive to how the flakes lay down. If you apply the paint too thick in one spot, those particles will clump together and make the repair look like a dark, muddy smudge. The goal is to build the color in thin layers so the pearls can distribute across the surface.

Best Practices

Open your driver's side door and look for the silver VIN sticker on the jamb to find the "EXT PNT" code. Before you apply Ford Green Gem Pearl Metallic (check for code W6/M7296), shake the container for a full sixty seconds to ensure the metallic particles are not sitting at the bottom. Test the color on the included card to confirm the shade matches your current finish. When you start the repair, keep the container moving to prevent the paint from pooling in one area. Work in your garage or the shade to keep the surface cool, and give each layer enough drying time to set before adding the next.